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Prime Minister welcomed members of the Defence Forces who served in international military operations in 2018 and 2019 at Stenbock House.

“When we joined international forces, we knew that standing for peace and freedom is neither easy nor safe. Recent events have led to the re-emergence of the dangers that the members of our Defence Forces face every day in these far-off places,” said Ratas.

“The past week has brought us alarming news from Iraq of a missile strike on a military base where Estonians were also stationed. From the country’s standpoint, the security of Estonian peacekeepers is of primary importance for us. Therefore, I was sincerely relieved to hear that they were okay after the attack. Four of them will return to Estonia soon,” Ratas affirmed.